Chapter 418: Hello, Lord Demon Emperor

"War Venerable Mingyu?"

Xiao Han stared at the illusory middle-aged figure before him; a luxurious brocade robe set off his noble temperament, his long hair tied into a high ponytail stood tall, his heterochromatic eyes—one gold, one blue—were mysterious and dangerous, yet the warm smile he kept on his lips made one feel as if bathed in a spring breeze.

Hearing this, the middle-aged man did not deny it, nodding in acknowledgment, and said with some emotion:

"I never expected that, in the end, it would be a Lower Earth Sovereign who walked before me."

War Venerable Mingyu's gaze gradually grew distant, his line of sight seemingly cast toward some far-off place, but he soon collected himself, his smile fully apparent,

"Little friend, are you willing to accept this old man's inheritance?"

"That easy?"

Xiao Han was very surprised, saying with a face full of suspicion:

"There wouldn't be a trap, would there?"

"You aren't trying to take the opportunity to possess my body or something, are you?"

Listening to these blunt words, War Venerable Mingyu said with a wry smile:

"Little friend, do not joke; as for things like possession, this old man is currently willing but lacks the power."

Subconsciously touching his own face, he felt somewhat puzzled; could it be that he possessed a face that didn't look like a good person?

That shouldn't be!

Back in the day, he was revered as the dream lover of women across the entire continent; after so many years, have the aesthetic standards of the Da Qian World changed?

Xiao Han watched this War Venerable Mingyu before him with a cold eye as his expression shifted between green and red, occasionally revealing a lecherous look, and he immediately reached a conclusion in his heart,

"This War Venerable Mingyu is definitely not a good person!"

Finally, after a long while, War Venerable Mingyu returned to normal, once again revealing a kind (insidious) smile,

"Being able to break the seal of the Nine Nether Jade Vein, I presume little friend is a Spirit Array Master?"

"And your attainments in spirit arrays are not low, either?"

"So what?"

Xiao Han's tone was very calm; the layer of spirit array seals on the periphery of the Nine Nether Jade Vein was indeed difficult to handle, and although his response seemed light and easy, an ordinary Intermediate Spirit Array Grandmaster would have been left helpless, so he presumed this was the standard for the assessment.

He was not worried that the person before him would refuse to hand over the inheritance; although this person might still possess some power, he could simply bypass him and loot every other place, which would only cost him some time.

As for being a so-called Spirit Array Grandmaster? He would reach that realm himself one day, so this bit of inheritance was merely icing on the cake.

It was just a pity about such a large Nine Nether Jade Vein!

Xiao Han looked around with regret; the cold energy within the mineral vein was simply uniquely suited for him.

"Should I try to see if I can chip off a portion to take away?"

This thought suddenly popped into Xiao Han's mind, and it became unstoppable.

Seemingly sensing some kind of malice, War Venerable Mingyu felt a chill in his heart and continued:

"Little friend seems to look down on this old man's inheritance?"

"That's right."

So damn blunt!

War Venerable Mingyu's face stiffened, and he could barely keep his expression in check; if you look down on it, then look down on it—I am a dignified Spirit Array Grandmaster,

who cares...

Hmm... well, I suppose I do care a little; at least this person before me is the only talent I've seen who is worth looking at.

Thinking this, War Venerable Mingyu said with a chuckle once again:

"Little friend, don't you want to know what you will gain if you accept this old man's inheritance?"

"A hint: it's not just the wealth of this ruin of mine~"

Hmm?!

"Senior Mingyu is joking; this junior was just making a small joke earlier."

"How could this junior despise such a precious inheritance from a senior?"

Xiao Han was suddenly all smiles, saying with great respect:

"Thank you, Senior, for bestowing the inheritance!"

He even claimed the inheritance for himself immediately, leaving no chance for retreat.

Was he doing it for that bit of money?

Who didn't know that he viewed money as dirt?

He just didn't want to waste a heavenly treasure, letting the inheritance of a Spirit Array Grandmaster go extinct, and was incidentally getting some farm fertilizer for those few plots of land of his that lacked nutrition.

He absolutely had no other thoughts!

Seeing the efficiency and the massive reversal in attitude of this young man, War Venerable Mingyu was almost stunned on the spot; after coming to his senses, he sighed endlessly, being blinded by the golden light in Xiao Han's eyes,

The hearts of men are not what they used to be!

Which of the young men in the past wasn't diligent in cultivation, willing to risk their lives for even the slightest increase in strength?

How sad and lamentable!

The young ones nowadays are actually looking toward money!

Fortunately, he still had a little bit of a fortune.

"It seems little friend does look favorably upon this old man's meager inheritance?"

"I do, I do." Xiao Han nodded repeatedly, saying hurriedly.

"What a pity..."

War Venerable Mingyu shook his head, saying with quite a bit of regret:

"I still wanted to see that unyielding look of yours."

Xiao Han: "..."

Actually, I can do it too.

After some banter, the two returned to the main topic.

"My inheritance is not so easy to obtain."

Mingyu Zhanzun's tone was solemn.

"Little friend must help me resolve a serious hidden danger."

"Does Senior refer to the Evil Clan within this ruin?"

Xiao Han's expression remained normal, but the long spear gripped in his hand revealed that his heart was not calm.

Hearing this, Mingyu Zhanzun was clearly quite surprised, and only after a long while did he shake his head and smile:

"As expected, little friend has reached this realm and has some understanding of those wicked beasts."

The existence of the Outer Realm Evil Clan might be unknown in some remote areas of the Da Qian World, but for all experts who have reached a certain level of strength, it is simply common knowledge.

It was not hard for Xiao Han to know about the Outer Realm Evil Clan; in fact, it would be suspicious if he did not.

However, Mingyu Zhanzun had not expected...

"Little friend, can you tell me how you detected the Outer Realm Evil Clan that I have suppressed?"

"Aura."

Xiao Han said as a matter of course,

"Senior may not know, but this junior has also dealt with the Outer Realm Evil Clan quite a bit, and I have some understanding of that bunch."

"Moreover, the aura of the Outer Realm Evil Clan in this area has already leaked to the outskirts of the ruin; if it is not stopped, I fear..."

Xiao Han did not state the consequences clearly, but Mingyu Zhanzun's serious expression already indicated the severity of the matter.

"Has it actually deteriorated to such a point?"

Mingyu Zhanzun sighed softly and said wistfully:

"Five thousand years of time have been more than even my remnant soul could support; I did not expect it to still be able to stir up trouble."

His eyes were slightly unfocused, his bright gaze filled with nostalgia and gentleness.

"Forget it, forget it." Mingyu Zhanzun suddenly waved his hand, as if letting go of some thought.

"Let's make a complete end to it today."

"Little friend, I am afraid I need your help this time."

"I am duty-bound!" Xiao Han's expression was firm and his tone was resonant; these were not just polite words, but words from the bottom of his heart.

It was not just the hatred for the Outer Realm Evil Clan that flowed in the blood of every member of the Da Qian World, but also heartfelt respect for this senior who had given his life.

"Good!"

"Since that is the case, I shall pass on all of my inheritance to you."

"I believe that in your hands, my life's learning will not be buried."

Mingyu Zhanzun's eyes widened, his tone was grave and filled with the relief of having a successor; with a wave of his sleeve, a crystal ball the size of a human head hovered in front of Xiao Han.

"Little friend, just place your hand on it and experience it with your heart."

Mingyu Zhanzun had a gentle smile on his lips, looking at Xiao Han with anticipation.

The latter glanced in Mingyu Zhanzun's direction, then slowly extended his palm toward the crystal ball.

Yes! Just like that!

Mingyu Zhanzun's eyes grew increasingly fervent, desperately suppressing the trembling of his body.

Xiao Han's palm was getting closer and closer to the crystal ball, and then...

Suddenly stopped!

Mingyu Zhanzun was stunned, meeting Xiao Han's gaze in astonishment, and smiled:

"Little friend, why are you unwilling to accept the inheritance?"

"My inheritance even contains the location of a treasure from back then."

"Put your hand on it~"

Xiao Han's expression became increasingly playful.

"Put it on!" Mingyu Zhanzun's voice became somewhat hysterical.

"Why won't you put it on!"

That genial middle-aged man had disappeared, replaced by a ferocious face.

"I think it's better to wait a while before putting it on."

Xiao Han retracted his palm with amusement, his Spirit Power circulating through his limbs and bones.

"Don't you think so..."

"Your Excellency, Demon Emperor of the Outer Realm Evil Clan."

(End of this chapter)